The idea behind these 10 Ways to Be a Safe Person is simple: by adopting these behaviours, we can create a space where the people in our lives feel respected, supported and seen.

As therapists, we are in the business of freedom. Every person who walks through our door carries stories—stories of their past, their present and their future.

As someone who holds a deep respect for first responders and the work they do, I want to speak directly to the challenge of accessing therapy.

In the last year, our practice has seen a dramatic increase in the number of couples who are reaching out for therapy. I think this speaks to many things.